KIM PORTER
D.O.M.P, R.M.T, SMT (cc), ART, CMRP, SFMA, CST
Kim Porter is a highly experienced holistic practitioner with over 25 years in the health and wellness field. She is a Registered Massage Therapist, having completed the comprehensive and accredited 2,200-hour program at ITC Kikkawa College in 2012. In parallel, Kim has been studying Osteopathy since 2012 and is currently in her final year of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Kim has completed extensive advanced training and continuing education, specializing in chronic pain management and sports-related injuries, including concussions, strains, sprains, and other soft tissue conditions. Her integrative approach allows her to address both the root cause of pain and the body’s overall functional patterns.
Deeply passionate about healing, Kim is known for providing thoughtful, individualized care to clients seeking answers and long-term solutions. She offers a wide range of treatment options tailored to each person’s unique needs.
Kim’s work is often described as “very deep therapeutic massage delivered with a gentle, respectful approach to the body.” She believes that client education and empowerment are essential components of recovery and rehabilitation. Through client-centred assessment, handson treatment, and personalized home-care strategies, Kim works collaboratively with her clients to help them achieve their health and wellness goals.
For athletes, Kim prioritizes injury prevention, optimal movement efficiency, neuromuscular control, and timely management of sport-related injuries. Her goal is to support athletes in maintaining peak performance while reducing the risk of injury and downtime.
Sporting Background
Endurance sports including running, cycling, hiking, and boxing
Professional Interests
Sports neuroscience, travel, outdoor activities, fitness, health, and wellness
Passionate About
- Helping individuals heal, reduce pain, and rediscover a higher quality of life
- Supporting athletes in unlocking their full potential through improved strength, flexibility, coordination, and injury prevention
Favourite Quote
“To keep the body in good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.”
— Buddha
CERTIFICATIONS
- Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
- Diploma of Osteopathic Manual Practice (DOMP)
- National Sport Massage Therapist (SMT cc)
- Certified Matrix Repatterning Practitioner (CMRP)
Active Release Techniques (ART)
- Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, Spine, Adhesions, Complex Protocol
Myoskeletal Alignment Therapy
- Pelvic, Upper Body, Lower Body, Cranial
Craniosacral Therapy
- CST I & II, SER I & II
- Paediatric CST I & II
- Cranial Nerves (CSTN I)
Manual Therapy Specializations
- Visceral Manipulation (Levels I–IV)
- Neural Manipulation (Levels I–IV)
- Muscle Energy Techniques
- Pain Neutralizing Techniques
Movement & Performance Systems
- Z-Health Performance (Levels E, R, I, S, T)
- Rekinetics (Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, Spine)
- Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA I & II) Additional Modalities
- Kinesio Taping (KT I & II)
- Athletic Taping
- Meditech Bioflex Laser – Master Training
- Brainspotting (Phase I & II)
- Vibration Sound Massage • Japanese Acupuncture
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (Student)
AFFILIATIONS
- National Canadian Association of Alternative Medicine (ACMA)
- College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO)
- Canadian Sport Massage Therapists Association (CSMTA)
- International Association of Healthcare Practitioners (IAHP)
- Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario (RMTAO)
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Z-Health Sport Performance Phoenix AZ -
Matrix Repatterning Symposium -
Cranial Sacral Paediatric -
Functional Neurology ~ Montreal QB -
Founder of Z-Health Performance Dr Eric Cobb -
Founder of ART Dr Michael Leahy -
Father of soft tissue expert Dr Erik Dalton -
NCCWMA sport event. -
Gold Medalists Athletes -
80 years old Athletes -
American Athletes
Gold Medalist -
Republic Domenican
Gold Medallist -
74 years old Puertorican Athletes -
Police’s Lacross Tournament at ACC -
ACC -
Ironman Muskoka 2019 -
NCCWMA ~ Team USA -
Mt Kilimanjaro 2017